tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post859867697735006457..comments2023-10-15T03:37:54.799-04:00Comments on . . . Appalachian Journal : Rat Snake in my Shed and Shaggy Mane MushroomAppalachian Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07788338402249620716noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post-79984301509401366952009-12-03T13:31:56.962-05:002009-12-03T13:31:56.962-05:00nice shots! I kinda like rat snakes, and they usu...nice shots! I kinda like rat snakes, and they usually seem to be fairly tame and don't mind being picked up! I love that shaggy mane mushroom, so cool!Johnny Nutcasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08429848435564779353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post-10288892501419157582009-11-12T10:02:18.902-05:002009-11-12T10:02:18.902-05:00canningmama--your caution on eating mushrooms is w...canningmama--your caution on eating mushrooms is well taken. I have eaten morels in the past (if I could find them) but am cautious on anything else. The Shaggy Mane might not be a good one to try since it easily can be mistaken.<br /><br />The close up is a crop of a photo taken about one and half feet away. It was chilly and the snake wasn't moving much. Thanks for the note--I also commented on your blog.Appalachian Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788338402249620716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post-21197230627829058552009-11-09T14:47:14.647-05:002009-11-09T14:47:14.647-05:00oh, and HOW did you get that close up to the face ...oh, and HOW did you get that close up to the face of that snake? I don't think I could have gotten on his level like that with my face! :)canningmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548862831964846818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post-10984039630584951012009-11-09T14:46:11.440-05:002009-11-09T14:46:11.440-05:00I just checked on my bees a couple minutes ago. I...I just checked on my bees a couple minutes ago. I combined the two hives. I'm not CERTAIN that either has a queen, though I did see some larva and capped brood--very little--in one of the hives. NO SIGN of brrod in the other. There are, however, TONS of bees between the two hives put together and "some" maybe 1/2 at best of the honey they will need. So, I'm feeding them sugar water, and gave them a homemade grease patty because I saw a few k-wings. I hope they survive the winter so that we will have at least one hive next spring.<br /><br />About the mushrooms, I always respectfully caution everyone about eating mushrooms. We had a customer whom was CONVINCED she had found some edible mushrooms; she looked online, talked to people and they all said she was right..they were edible..well, she ate them, ended up in the E.R. the next morning, and died 5 days later. My husband, not knowing all this had happened showed up to her house for a scheduled appt. only to fine her not home. She'd left for the hospital moments before he got there. Days later, we found out what happened. I am ALL about foraging, gardening, and self sufficiency, but I have to draw the line at mushrooms. I know there are many that are edible, but I think I'd have to have a lot of hands on experience and professional guidance before I chomped down on a wild one! I "hope" to make the bee meeting this Thursday..what about you? Looking forward to meeting in person some day!canningmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548862831964846818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post-82743592160171168552009-11-05T11:15:23.906-05:002009-11-05T11:15:23.906-05:00dAwN--I didn't know the shaggy mane mushroom w...dAwN--I didn't know the shaggy mane mushroom was edible. Maybe I will try one next year--now they are gone already.Appalachian Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788338402249620716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post-30355666996510449172009-11-05T01:51:37.221-05:002009-11-05T01:51:37.221-05:00ok..i am thinking about that lovely shaggy mane mu...ok..i am thinking about that lovely shaggy mane mushroom...Did you eat any? they are delicious...<br />Cool snake shots..yikes..Dawn Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320576787003821586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post-20431328315646298822009-11-01T21:19:40.239-05:002009-11-01T21:19:40.239-05:00Lisa--when the snake is older, it looks blacker wi...Lisa--when the snake is older, it looks blacker with faint markings. I bet that black snake with a frog was quite a sight.<br /><br />NCmountainwoman--zinnias are cool. I planted them for the first time in many years. I remember my mom giving me zinnia seeds to plant when I was little.<br /><br />bettyl--I wonder what happened to the snakes in New Zealand?Appalachian Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788338402249620716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post-22948008359511354622009-11-01T20:41:56.073-05:002009-11-01T20:41:56.073-05:00Very cool photos! We don't have snakes in NZ!Very cool photos! We don't have snakes in NZ!betty-NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950300478215339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post-19327420500335610212009-10-30T20:43:05.473-04:002009-10-30T20:43:05.473-04:00I loved the photographs, especially the zinnia. S...I loved the photographs, especially the zinnia. Such an inexpensive and beautiful flower. State Fair Zinnias are my favorite but I love all of them.<br /><br />Hope the bees overwinter well.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post-83671228654959831092009-10-28T07:48:49.777-04:002009-10-28T07:48:49.777-04:00I've never seen this kind of black rat snake. ...I've never seen this kind of black rat snake. He/she's pretty. The mouse story reminds me of a black rat snake we had here who ate a frog, leaving a big lump in his belly.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837049529611598475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post-43816374987369377642009-10-27T12:41:17.980-04:002009-10-27T12:41:17.980-04:00Carolyn--Thanks for the note. I hope I don't ...Carolyn--Thanks for the note. I hope I don't see too many more of those snakes though.Appalachian Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788338402249620716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post-48355849801926526862009-10-27T12:40:14.366-04:002009-10-27T12:40:14.366-04:00Jain-do grow the zinnias and cosmos. They are so...Jain-do grow the zinnias and cosmos. They are so easy to grow and last all summer. They cheer me up with their bright colors.Appalachian Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788338402249620716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post-44995454817869856222009-10-27T11:24:55.545-04:002009-10-27T11:24:55.545-04:00Cool photo of the snake (and mouse). That snake wo...Cool photo of the snake (and mouse). That snake won't have to eat all winter. My goodness, what a mouse bump!<br /><br />Carolyn H.Carolyn Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179182853082650546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017368239341866440.post-26914808029744318752009-10-26T17:57:00.003-04:002009-10-26T17:57:00.003-04:00Great shot of the snake, something few people see ...Great shot of the snake, something few people see in their lives! The shaggy mane is a handsome 'shroom. A friend grows zinnias and cosmos and they're so pretty - I shall try them next summer!Jainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10690696808699122828noreply@blogger.com